谨 Stroke Order — How to Write 谨
谨 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
谨 Radical and Character Components
谨 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 堇 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 11 more strokes
谨 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jǐn
Meanings of 谨 in Chinese
1
jǐn谨
To be cautious, careful, or prudent; to guard against.
他总是谨言慎行，从不轻易发表意见。
He is always careful in his speech and actions, never expressing opinions lightly.
Solemnly; respectfully; reverently. Often used in formal written communication or greetings (e.g., "谨启" - respectfully submitted, "谨祝" - respectfully wish).
谨祝您一切顺利。
I respectfully wish you all the best.
Common Words and Phrases with 谨
1
Careful and prudent; cautious and discreet.
他在工作中总是谨饬认真，确保每个细节都处理得当。
He is always cautious and diligent in his work, ensuring that every detail is handled properly.
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3
cautious and thorough
他处理文件一向谨密，从不放过任何一个小细节。
He always handles documents with meticulous care, never overlooking any small detail.
4
Sincerely yours; used as a complimentary close in letters
这份项目计划书已修改完毕，谨上，请您查阅。
This revised project proposal is respectfully submitted for your review.
5
Keep a tight rein on oneself and cut down on expenses.
从小父母就教育她要谨身节用，懂得珍惜每一分钱。
From a young age, her parents taught her to live a prudent and economical life, understanding the importance of cherishing every penny.
6
Careful and prudent.
在做出重大决定之前，我们应该谨慎考虑所有可能的后果。
Before making major decisions, we should carefully consider all possible consequences.
7
To be extremely careful and cautious in one's actions and words.
在处理易碎物品时，我们必须谨慎小心，以免损坏它们。
When handling fragile items, we must proceed with caution to avoid damaging them.
8
Excessively cautious and meticulous, especially about minor details, leading to timidity and hesitation in taking risks or acting boldly.
他在工作中总是谨小慎微，生怕犯一点点错误，结果错失了不少发展机会。
In his work, he is always overly cautious and meticulous, afraid of making even a tiny mistake, which has caused him to miss out on many development opportunities.
9
Careful and rigorous; meticulous and precise.
她的学术研究态度十分谨严，从不马虎
Her academic research attitude is extremely meticulous and rigorous, never careless.
10
to speak and act cautiously; to be discreet in word and deed
在与人交往时，我们应该谨言慎行，以免伤害到别人的感情。
When interacting with others, we should be cautious in our words and prudent in our actions, so as not to hurt others' feelings.
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cautious and honest
李先生在处理家族事务时总是谨愿，确保每一步都符合原则且公正无私。
Mr. Li is always cautious and sincere when dealing with family matters, ensuring every step is principled and impartial.
More words with 谨
- jū拘jǐn谨reserved, restrained
- qín勤jǐn谨Diligent and cautious.
- gōng恭jǐn谨respectful and cautious
- yán严jǐn谨rigorous, meticulous
- jǐn谨jì记Remember, Bear in mind
- bù不yán严jǐn谨Imprecise, Not rigorous
- jǐn谨shèn慎xìng性prudence, caution
- jǐn谨shèn慎xíng行shì事Act cautiously, Proceed with caution
- jín谨shǒu守abide by, strictly observe
- yán严jǐn谨xìng性Rigor, Precision
- fēi非cháng常jǐn谨shèn慎Very cautious, Extremely careful
- jǐn谨shèn慎duì对dài待Handle with care, Be cautious
- yán严jǐn谨zhì治xué学Rigorous scholarship, Meticulous academic approach
- yuàn愿jǐn谨Willing to be cautious, To act prudently
- bǎo保chí持jǐn谨shèn慎Be cautious, Exercise caution
- xì细xīn心jǐn谨shèn慎careful, cautious
- xué学shù术yán严jǐn谨Academic rigor, Scholarly precision
- yán严jǐn谨rèn认zhēn真Rigorous and conscientious, Meticulous
- yán言xíng行jǐn谨shèn慎Be cautious in words and deeds, Prudent in speech and action
- jǐn谨chì饬rèn认zhēn真meticulous and conscientious, careful and diligent
Idioms with 谨
- jǐn谨shèn慎cóng从shì事act cautiously and prudently
- fèng奉lìng令wéi唯jǐn谨scrupulously obey orders
- qiān谦xū虚jǐn谨shèn慎humble and cautious
- xiǎo小xīn心jǐn谨shèn慎be extremely careful and cautious
- jǐn谨jǐn谨shèn慎shèn慎extremely cautious and prudent
- jǐn谨néng能shèng胜huò祸Prudence can avert calamity
- jǐn谨shǐ始lǜ虑zhōng终be prudent from start to finish
- jǐn谨xiè谢bù不mǐn敏respectfully decline due to incompetence
- jǐn谨xíng行jiǎn俭yòng用act cautiously and be frugal
- jǐn谨zhōng终shèn慎shǐ始be prudent and consistent from beginning to end
- shèn慎xiǎo小jǐn谨wēi微be cautious about small details
- jǐn谨běn本xiáng详shǐ始Be cautious and thorough from the start
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Open the tool →Questions about 谨
What does 谨 mean in Chinese?
谨 (jǐn) means “Solemnly” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 谨?
谨 is pronounced jǐn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 谨 have?
谨 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 谨?
谨 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 谨?
The radical of 谨 is 讠, and 谨 is a phono-semantic compound.